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Reply 100

emilyjadethomas

Original post by Kristina_Lucy

Yes! University has just become even better! Ooh whereabouts in wales? I've got family who live in near cardiff I believe :smile:

And spooning is basically everyone in the hall banging their spoons on a table before the food is served at a formal - shocked was not the word when it started, I didn't know what was going on!
There is a facebook group, here's the link http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/252055114891192/257657550997615/?notif_t=group_activity
Loads of people on it already! And yes I'll be sure to buy a uke - I'll have to get practicing though!

I actually live 30 minutes away from Cardiff. It is such a small world! WOW! Do people buy special spoons just for the occasion? *laughs*
Thank you so much! I just joined it. I shall see you there, with your future uke...

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Reply 101

Kristina_Lucy

Original post by emilyjadethomas

Haha - just seen your quote on the oxbridge reject chat I started xD literally everyone I met at the open day was a fellow oxbridge reject - seems like a badge of honour now :smile:

and I didn't see any special spoon...might impress everyone and turn up with a ladle though :smile:

Reply 102

JPDub

Original post by emilyjadethomas

I am soo buying a uke as well!! It shouldn't be too different from guitar, right?

Reply 103

Kristina_Lucy

Original post by JPDub

I am soo buying a uke as well!! It shouldn't be too different from guitar, right?

Definitely forming a uke band here :smile:

unfortunately I've never even played a guitar before, so don't expect much from me :P I guess pianos and ukes aren't that similar...

Reply 104

blacktreacle

Hey all! Anyone knows where to obtain the proportion of comprehensive/grammar school ratio students from Durham? Just out of curiosity :smile:

Reply 105

JPDub

Original post by Kristina_Lucy

Definitely forming a uke band here :smile:

unfortunately I've never even played a guitar before, so don't expect much from me :P I guess pianos and ukes aren't that similar...

I remember having to play ukes in grade 4 and 5 music :tongue:

it's not at all difficult so our band should be rockin' in no time!

Reply 106

Kristina_Lucy

Original post by JPDub

I remember having to play ukes in grade 4 and 5 music :tongue:

it's not at all difficult so our band should be rockin' in no time!

hahaa I didn't know you had grades for the uke! If our band decide they need a pianist as well, I'm willing to contribute!

Reply 107

emilyjadethomas

Original post by JPDub

I am soo buying a uke as well!! It shouldn't be too different from guitar, right?

Please buy one! It will be fantastic. I don't think it is, infact it will probably be slightly easier to play. Four strings, less heavy, smaller etc.

Reply 108

JPDub

Original post by Kristina_Lucy

hahaa I didn't know you had grades for the uke! If our band decide they need a pianist as well, I'm willing to contribute!

Haha I meant like our school music class :tongue:

we would always play our lovely uke songs for remembrance day.

Reply 109

JPDub

Original post by emilyjadethomas

Please buy one! It will be fantastic. I don't think it is, infact it will probably be slightly easier to play. Four strings, less heavy, smaller etc.

Oh don't worry, I will definitely be showing up with one!

Can this be our first preformance?

Reply 110

Kristina_Lucy

Original post by JPDub

Oh don't worry, I will definitely be showing up with one!

Can this be our first preformance?

The link won't work! How about this as well? http://youtu.be/4mdUmjQV_5I :biggrin:

Reply 111

JPDub

Original post by Kristina_Lucy

The link won't work! How about this as well? http://youtu.be/4mdUmjQV_5I :biggrin:

Yes, saw that on the facebook page! I'll just post the link there.

Reply 112

CescaRose

Finally made my decision and firmed Durham yesterday!

Name: Francesca
College: Hatfield
Subject: Spanish and Italian
Offer (conditional/unconditional): Conditional - AAB
Why Durham?: Well, it's beautiful, I love the collegiate system and Hatfield was really fun and welcoming and I loved the spirit! And my course has some great modules and is quite flexible :smile:

and it's far enough away from home, but I can still get home in a couple of hours on the train if needs be!

Any other mod langs/ hatfielders?

Reply 113

lollijade

Original post by NavyBlueAndPearls

Don't let Eva (Senior Tutor) hear you call us 'Castle college'; 'Castle' or 'University College' only :smile:

If you have any questions I'd be happy to help - I'm a Castle 2nd year atm. Congrats on getting in, fresh. Good luck in your exams and hopefully see you in October.

thank you

is their a good social life at the University college then? I heard your not allowed to have drinking games or put anything on your bedroom walls

Reply 114

Kristina_Lucy

Original post by CescaRose

and it's far enough away from home, but I can still get home in a couple of hours on the train if needs be!

Any other mod langs/ hatfielders?

Another hatfielder here - I'm for physics though :smile:

did you go to any of the open days?

Reply 115

NavyBlueAndPearls

Original post by lollijade

thank you

is their a good social life at the University college then? I heard your not allowed to have drinking games or put anything on your bedroom walls

Yes, it's very good! Clubs in Durham are limited, but socials make it better, and there is always Newcastle!

Bedrooms = Standard uni rules - no bluetack, and depending upon where your room is be careful with the pins - holes in World Heritage Sites aren't great, but if you're polite to the cleaners you should be fine.

No drinking games? Who told you that?! Absolute utter rubbish.

Reply 116

NavyBlueAndPearls

Original post by JPDub

Unfortunately not. I live in Canada, and although my Dad was all for sending me to the open day (probably with the hopes of me hating England so I'd have to stay home :tongue:

) I didn't want to fly 9 hours for only a few days. What's your favourite part about University College?

Awww! Your poor Dad! Don't worry, your parents soon get used to you not being there :smile:

What's my favorite part is a tricky question. There are so many brilliant things about Castle! The people are brilliant, and the ents are great, as it the reputation it has. June Ball is probably my favorite thing. Last year was probably the best night of my life. Some guys in college made this in the lead up to it last year: http://thegreatestnightofourlives.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/blog-post.html have a look, it is hilarious!

Reply 117

greentooth411

Original post by Lucyyy.

Firmed Durham last week!

Name: Lucy Olley
College: Van Mildert
Subject: Law
Offer: Conditional, A*AA
Why Durham? Loved the atmosphere, the old buildings, the college system, the course structure. Just loved it all really!

Anyone else in Mildert doing Law?

I am!!! I'm very excited for it and hopefully i'll meet the condition :smile:

Reply 118

CescaRose

Original post by Kristina_Lucy

Another hatfielder here - I'm for physics though :smile:

did you go to any of the open days?

Ah, HI

Yeah I went to the second one in March, loved it so much!

Did you go to any?

Reply 119

Kristina_Lucy

Original post by CescaRose

Ah, HI

Yeah I went to the second one in March, loved it so much!

Did you go to any?

Yes I was there on the 19th/20th - loved it! All of the students were so friendly - especially enjoyed the formal! So impressed by the physics department too :smile:

where else did you apply?